Agenda

Jun

8

Mon

Help us BUILD HOPE in Brown County as we construct our 2015 house for a deserving single mom and her daughter!

We need you again to help us make this dream of homeownership a reality. For more information on the house itself, the build schedule or other ways you can get involved, please call Sarah at 507-354-4287 or visit www.browncohabitat.org. Remember, sign up is required prior to volunteering.

Monday Night Concerts start at 7:00 p.m. at German Park.In case of inclement weather, the performances will be held at the NewUlm Civic Center (1212 N. Franklin). Listen to KNUJ and look onFacebook for weather related updates. Call the New Ulm Park and Rec.Weather Line for cancellations @ 354-9041Relay for Life will be selling popcorn and soda.

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7:00 pm

GERMAN PARK CONCERT IN THE PARK– DD & Roscoe

Jun

9

Tue

The Stroke Support Group meets the second Tuesday of each month from 10-11:30 am in the New Ulm Medical Center clinic lower level meeting room. Enter through the clinic and follow the signs. For more information, call 507.217.5173.

The Lester Prairie Lion and American Legion and Auxiliary, are hosting “Music in the Park.” It will be held on June 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 and July 7. This event will be held at the Park on 2nd Ave South near the swimming pool and ball fields. Bring your lawn chairs and enjoy an evening of fun. The evening activities being at 6 pm with a light lunch, which is being put on by different local businesses or group each week for a small charge per person. Music begins at 7 pm and goes until 8:30 pm

Jun

11

Thu

The Riverbend Chapter of Minnesota Federation of the Blind is now meeting on the 2nd Thurs of every month at the American Legion Club #11 – 223 East Walnut Street – Mankato MN from 6:30-8:30 pm in the basement meeting room.

For more information call Jack Rupert President 507.276.4640 or email jerupert@outlook.com

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6:30 pm

Riverbend Chapter of Minnesota Federation of the Blind – Mankato

Jun

12

Fri

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PIE AND ICECREAM SOCIAL – St. Gregory The Great Catholic Church Lafayette

Jun

14

Sun

On Sunday, June 14th is our Flag Day program. We, at the Harkin Store will be havinginformation about our nation’s flag. How did the flag start? How has the flag evolved?What does the design of the flag mean? What did the flag of the 1870′s look like?Our program will answer these questions. Our program will be from 1 to 4 pm.

Our gift shop will have items for sale. Our shop has many different and unique items, books, toys, many hand crafted items also. The shop is open the same hours as the store.

The Harkin Store hours are from 10 to 5 pm everyday except Mondays in June, July and August. The admission to the program is included with admission to the store.

The 1870′s store is located nine miles northwest of New Ulm on Nicollet County Road 21,or the bottom road, or nine miles east of Fort Ridgely. For more information contact thestore at 1-507-354-8666 or Nicollet County Historical Society which operates the store at1-507-934-2160.

The Art of Music Fundraiser at The Grand Center for Arts & Culture on Sunday, June 14

Please join us this Sunday, June 14th, from 3-9PM, for our Art of Music Fundraiser. This year, there is something for the whole family and admission is free! There will be live musical entertainment throughout the day featuring local groups Lavender Town, Good Night Gold Dust, City Mouse, and The Bockfest Boys. There will be art activities for both children and adults and a bargain basement sale with lots of gems from The Grand on sale. Many silent auction gift baskets have been donated by various local businesses and there will be a live auction at 5PM. Also featured during the event in The 4 Pillars Gallery will be a gallery exhibit by New Ulm native Bob Nonnemacher: “Native American Iconic Portraits.” Other local artists will have their work on display and for sale in pop-up galleries. Food and beverage will be available for purchase, and will include Pepper Boy’s delicious pulled pork sandwiches and cold Schell’s beer.

The Grand Center for Arts & Culture is located at 210 North Minnesota Street in New Ulm.Call 507-359-9222 or email us at grand@thegrandnewulm.com.

Jun

15

Mon

Monday Night Concerts start at 7:00 p.m. at German Park.In case of inclement weather, the performances will be held at the NewUlm Civic Center (1212 N. Franklin). Listen to KNUJ and look onFacebook for weather related updates. Call the New Ulm Park and Rec.Weather Line for cancellations @ 354-9041Relay for Life will be selling popcorn and soda.

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7:00 pm

GERMAN PARK CONCERT IN THE PARK– The Original German Band

Jun

16

Tue

The monthly meeting of TRIAD (Seniors and Law Enforcement working together) will be held at the Comfrey Community Center in Comfrey on June 16th at 10:00. The speaker is Gina Winter from the Brown County Sheriff’s Office. Everyone is welcome to come, learn and ask questions about the sheriff’s office and also to meet local law enforcement. Refreshments will be served.

The Lester Prairie Lion and American Legion and Auxiliary, are hosting “Music in the Park.” It will be held on June 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 and July 7. This event will be held at the Park on 2nd Ave South near the swimming pool and ball fields. Bring your lawn chairs and enjoy an evening of fun. The evening activities being at 6 pm with a light lunch, which is being put on by different local businesses or group each week for a small charge per person. Music begins at 7 pm and goes until 8:30 pm

On Wednesday, June 17, the Peace Lutheran Bluegrass Navy will join us. A little country, a little bluegrass, a lot of gospel. Midsummer begins at 4:30 pm with food and fellowship. The program begins at 7:00 pm All are welcome.

Jun

21

Sun

Men of all sorts will enjoy the program on Father’s Day, two very known men will be having their interests on display and will answer any questions. Dan Cochran from Morgan, Minnesota, will have his leather craft work. He will have a large display of his work and will answer any questions, orders can be placed also.

Pell Johnson has written several books about hunting on the Swan Lake by Nicollet.He will also answer questions and sign his books for visitors from 1 to 4 pm on June 21.

Any other men that would like to come and share their interest please come and enjoy the afternoon.

The 1870′s Harkin Store is open from 10 to 5 pm everyday except Mondays in June,July and August with a variety of programs on Sunday afternoons from 1 to 4 pm.Come take a trip back in time and see 40% original merchandise on the shelvesand learn about the store and the village of West Newton.

The gift shop will be open the same hours as the store and has many books, toys,unique and hand crafted items, also 10 cent candy.

The store is located nine miles northwest of New Ulm on Nicollet County Road 21,or the bottom road, or nine miles east of Fort Ridgely. For more informationcontact the store at 1-507-354-8666 or Nicollet County Historical Society whichoperates the store at 1-507-934-2160.

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1:00 pm

FATHER’S DAY AT THE HARKIN STORE

Jun

22

Mon

Monday Night Concerts start at 7:00 p.m. at German Park.In case of inclement weather, the performances will be held at the NewUlm Civic Center (1212 N. Franklin). Listen to KNUJ and look onFacebook for weather related updates. Call the New Ulm Park and Rec.Weather Line for cancellations @ 354-9041Relay for Life will be selling popcorn and soda.

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7:00 pm

GERMAN PARK CONCERT IN THE PARK – Molly & Sunny Band

Jun

23

Tue

The 2015 Agronomy Field Day will be held Tuesday, June 23 at the Southern Research and Outreach Center in Waseca.

Registration begins at 8 a.m. in the administration building with field tours departing at 8:30 a.m. A lunch (with time for Q&A) brings the event to a close at 11:30 a.m. The $35 registration fee includes handout materials, morning refreshments and lunch. CEUs for certified crop advisers have been applied for. The program will be held rain or shine, in the event of inclement weather, all topics and speakers will be held in the administration building at the Southern Research and Outreach Center. The Center is located at the west edge of Waseca, across from Loon Lake. For more information, visit the SROC Web site athttp://sroc.cfans.umn.edu or call 507-835-3620.

The Lester Prairie Lion and American Legion and Auxiliary, are hosting “Music in the Park.” It will be held on June 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 and July 7. This event will be held at the Park on 2nd Ave South near the swimming pool and ball fields. Bring your lawn chairs and enjoy an evening of fun. The evening activities being at 6 pm with a light lunch, which is being put on by different local businesses or group each week for a small charge per person. Music begins at 7 pm and goes until 8:30 pm

Jun

24

Wed

Melissa received a kidney transplant from a living donor on March 31. After several months of recovery, she is ready to return to her job with Hantge Funeral Chapel in Winthrop. Funds raised at this event will help Melissa with current and ongoing transplant expenses.

FREE WILL OFFERING

Menu: Pulled pork sandwiches, baked beans, fruit, chips, dessert

Hosted by the Winthrop Lions Club, with donations from area businesses and individuals